Custodial Supervisor

Custodial Supervisor; Castleton (VT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont State University is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to plan, supervise, and coordinate daily custodial services on campus. You will hire, train, and appraise staff, set daily assignments, and monitor performance to ensure timely, quality cleaning operations.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to safety; occasional weekend/evening coverage may be needed and you will manage supplies and event setups as required.

Qualifications

• High school education plus 5–7 years of custodial/housekeeping experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial/institutional custodial/housekeeping operations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Basic reading, writing and math.
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, and data management).
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community and provide strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and coordinate daily custodial/housekeeping services for the campus.
• Supervise custodial staff: interview, hire and train new employees; manage performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma

Relevant experience considered

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan, supervise and coordinate daily custodial/housekeeping services for a Vermont State University (VTSU) campus.Supervise custodial/housekeeping staff: interview, hire and train new employees; manage performance.Plan and issue daily work assignments; monitor work in progress and check completed work; assist staff with difficult or unusual tasks or problems.Plan for staffing needs and work schedules; review, coordinate and approve time off requests and timesheets as required.Ensure compliance with the applicable terms of the union contract covering the custodial staff’s terms of employment.Oversee the distribution of supplies and equipment; order and maintain appropriate inventories of all materials used. Ensures adherence to required and recommended use of materials and supplies.Ensures adherence to OSHA and HazMat procedures.Collaborates with custodial supervisors at other campuses to identify and implement best practices in the field. Discuss and implement new cleaning techniques and procedures as appropriate.Oversee set-up of meeting and conference spaces for internal and external groups according to schedule.Meet and greet event leadership and coordinate onsite needs (IT, food services, etc.)Act as liaison between event and campus personnelPrepare administrative reports on work performed, inventory, and the like.Open and check academic buildings during academic year and for outside groups.Monitor custodial services expenditures and ensure that budget guidelines are met.Ensure that all applicable work safety and security procedures are followed.Perform regular quality control inspections.Perform custodial/housekeeping duties as needed.Assist with snow removal management.Perform related duties as assigned.Supervision Received:This position reports to the Associate Director of Campus Operations.Supervision Exercised:Supervises custodial and housekeeping staff, including hiring and performance management.Minimum Qualifications:High school education plus a minimum of five to seven years of relevant work experience (custodial or housekeeping) or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Supervisory experience preferred but not required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledgeKnowledge of and experience implementing commercial/institutional custodial/housekeeping operations.SkillsStrong organizational and problem-solving skills.Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.Basic reading, math (addition, subtraction) and writing skillsBasic computer skills (email, internet, and online data management).AbilitiesAbility to deal effectively with a broad range of individuals/groups within and outside of the university.Strong customer service orientation.Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to manage unplanned custodial or housekeeping needs.Essential Physical DemandsRequires the ability to lift and move supplies, equipment and furniture (up to 50 pounds)Requires the ability to access certain areas of the building and supplies by climbing stairs and laddersRequires a full range of motion in order to operate manual and electronically-powered cleaning equipment and machines to include snow shovels.Ability to bend and turn to pick up, place and move furniture, supplies and equipment.Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather.Scheduled Hours Weekly:37.5Budgeted Wage for this Position:$57,000 - $61,000Exempt Status:ExemptGrade:S12Job Posting Responsibilities:Unit Determination:Supervisors - VSC United Professionals